Linchester Mill on the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway

Linchester Mill on the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway

Photo courtesy of Caroline Office of Tourism

Perhaps the Underground Railroad's most famous "conductor" was Harriet Tubman, born into slavery on Maryland's Eastern Shore and called "the Moses of Her People." After escaping slavery in 1849, Tubman returned 13 times over the course of a decade to guide about 70 people to freedom.

Perhaps the Underground Railroad's most famous "conductor" was Harriet Tubman, born into slavery on Maryland's Eastern Shore and called "the Moses of Her People." After escaping slavery in 1849, Tubman returned 13 times over the course of a decade to guide about 70 people to freedom. (Photo courtesy of Caroline Office of Tourism)

Perhaps the Underground Railroad's most famous "conductor" was Harriet Tubman, born into slavery on Maryland's Eastern Shore and called "the Moses of Her People." After escaping slavery in 1849, Tubman returned 13 times over the course of a decade to guide about 70 people to freedom.